The Green Alchemy ammonium sulfate fertilizer production plant has also started producing potassium silicate fertilizer. Let’s learn more about this fertilizer.
What is Potassium Silicate?
- It is a compound of potassium, silica and oxygen
- It is found in solid form or in alkaline liquid solution
What are the properties of Potassium Silicate?
- Soluble in water (in liquid form)
- Strong alkali
- Transparent or whitish color
- High heat resistance and good adhesion (in industrial applications)
What are the main applications of Potassium Silicate?
- Agriculture and Horticulture
- Strengthening plants as liquid fertilizer or foliar spray
- Increasing plant resistance to biotic stresses such as fungi, diseases and pests
- Improving plant cell structure and strengthening stems
- Increasing the absorption of potassium and silica, which leads to better growth and higher quality of the products
- Construction industry
- Used in the manufacture of heat resistant mortars and thermal insulators
- Used as an adhesive or additive in the production of refractory materials and industrial ceramics
- Detergent and cleaning industry
- Used as an alkali stabilizing agent in detergents
- Used as a corrosion inhibitor in some cleaning formulations
- Metal casting and molding
- Used as a silicate binder in sand molding for the production of metal parts
- Heat-resistant coatings
- In the manufacture of fireproof coatings, industrial protective coatings, and special paints
What are the advantages of using Potassium Silicate in agriculture?
- Environmentally friendly and free of heavy metals
- Compatible with most fertilizers and pesticides
- Helps reduce the need for chemical fungicides and pesticides
- Improves yield and quality of crops, especially in poor soils
How is it used?
Potassium silicate is a water-soluble mineral fertilizer that is used as a foliar spray or is injected to the soil (drip irrigation).
- Foliar spray
Typical dose: 1 to 2 liters per 1000 liters of water
Best time to use: During sensitive growth periods such as before flowering, after fruit formation, or during times of stress
- Irrigation
Typical dose: 5 to 10 liters per hectare depending on the type of crop and soil conditions
Frequency of application: every 2 to 3 weeks during the growing season
Which crops is Potassium Silicate suitable for?
- Vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, watermelons, cantaloupes
- Garden crops: grapes, citrus fruits, apples, pomegranates
- Field crops: rice, wheat, corn
- Greenhouse and ornamental: roses, chrysanthemums, orchids
- Potassium silicate is alkaline and should not be mixed with acidic or phosphate fertilizers.
What is the best time to apply Potassium Silicate fertilizer for pistachios and dates?
- Pistachios: From the beginning of vegetative growth, before fruit ripens; preferably before the pistachios are cracked.
- Dates: Before flowering and near the ripening of the fruit to enhance quality and taste
Farmers, gardeners, and agricultural activists can contact Green Alchemy Company to obtain potassium silicate fertilizer.
